stroller for 4/5 yr old ok? opinions?

[disdreams]

Definately take one, or rent one. My 6 year old still sits in one if we are at a theme park. No one ever says anything. I let my two youngest take turns....whoever needs some rest at the time. At WDW last time we rented a double and it was great....no problem at all. Don't worry about what anyone thinks. I really dont think that age is too old and no one will say anything

 

[disdreams]

PS: It's definately better than lugging the kids around!!! My back and shoulders can't take it. Also, we use it to carry our backpack, drinks, jackets, etc...etc.... Believe me, it is WORTH every second!

 

[Roemama1]

I guess it all depends on what park you're going to. We just got back from WDW in Feb. My DD's are 5 and 8. We only rented a stroller for MK and Epcot just because of all the walking involved. We didn't get one for AK or MGM. We did 2 days at MK and the second day we even rented a double stroller so that DD, age 8, could ride wtih her sister if she got tired. It was also great so we didn't have to carry the backpack, etc.

 

[my3princes]

Bring your stroller. I have 3 boys (16mths, 6yrs and 8yrs). We have brought our double stroller on all 5 of our previous trips and will bring one in July. The 8 yr old doesn't need to ride anymore, but it comes in handy if he won't listen. It is also great for carting around all of the items that are required with young kids. Don't worry about what people think, in fact I have had many adults comment that they wish they were made large enough for them.

 

[bubbasmom99]

My son turns 5 next month and pretty much gets along without a stroller now, but I know he would definitely get tired out at the parks. Last trip to DL in November, we took DD's stroller and rented one for DS when he got tired. I plan to do the same thing when we go to WDW in December. We do have a Combi umbrella stroller for DS but he's really too heavy to maneuver in it. At least the rental strollers are made to hold a bit more weight....

 

[DisneyMomx7]

We went last August with a 2, 4 and 5 years old. We brought the 2 year old's umbrella stroller and rented a double for the girls. It was a life saver, especially in the MK in the August heat. We are going back in July and I'm in the process of buying a double umbrella stroller for the 5 & 6 year olds just because it will be easier and less expensive each day. My girls are on the small side and I'll keep them in the strollers until they absolutely refuse. By the way they don't use strollers anywhere else but WDW and believe me when it's hot the they're tired they are quite happy to be pushed around.

 

[molliesmom]

I was told by a friend to bring a stroller for my DD (who turned 5 at WDW on 3/22). It was the best advice I got. I have not used my expensive Peg Perego Umbrella stroller in alittle over 3 years. My husband got it out of the garage, cleaned it up and she rode it in from the time we checked in at the airport until we landed back home again. When she was tired at night and wanted to rest/sleep while the rest of our party went on rides, she could and was comfortable. Much better than trying to carry a tired sleepy sweaty child! LOL.

I found walking in the parks with the stroller fine. The only thing my DH and I commented about was that if we were in the park after a parade, we would wait until the hordes of people passed by. Trying to walk with everyone in a big pack is hard - and don't even think about trying to go across the the flow!

I had an unfortunately experience with a mean person in a scooter that cut me off and ran up the back of my 13 yo son after the parade one night at MK. The nasty woman had the nerve to yell to my son (whom she ran over) to "go back to your mother". We just laughed at her - she didn't get to us or ruin our mood.

 

[momof4boys]

Take the stroller and don't worry about what others may think.
Our last trip was in December and we ended up renting a double stroller along with our own double stroller. Our kids are 9, 6, 4, and 17 mos at the time. The older ones were tired of walking and it worked out the best for us. Good luck and have fun!!!

 

[my3girlstoo]

Take the stroller! When my dd's were 18mo. and 5yrs., we found that for safety reasons of my 5 yr. old not getting trampled after leaving the parks after fireworks , I would carry 18mo. old and put 5 yr. old in stroller. Just to scary. People seem to think its a space opening not a kid and after the first night of her being pushed and shoved we put her in the stroller.

 

[TripletsMom]

Didn't think I would need a stroller...but maybe I do. I need 3 strollers and I no longer have mine. Can anyone tell me what the WDW rental costs are for single and a double? Any tips on doing the parks without a stroller?

 

[tink2]

Tripletsmom- i think the single rentals are $8/day, not sure about the doubles- maybe $15? Check allears.net- I'm sure it's on there.

My DD will be 5 when we go in Dec. We are definitely renting a stroller for her! I don't think she could make it without one! Besides, if they ride in one they don't tire as quickly. My niece was 6 on one last trip. She didn't get a stroller until the last day- 5th day. Every afternoon around 4:00-5:00, she became very cranky and ill. She was tired. Finally my brother broke down and rented a stroller. The next trip she was 7. Though she didn't need it as bad, by the third afternoon he rented her one for the night. She lasted much longer that way.
Don't worry about what others think. Most who have comments like those have never taken a 5 year old to WDW. Or, they don't stay in the parks all day like my family does! Have a great time and rent the stoller!

 

[lailah]

Can anyone tell me what umbrella stroller would be good for a 5 year old who is about 50 lbs.? I rented a stroller for my granddaughter last December and it got rather expensive for 10 days (only because everybody said 'don't bother with the stroller'). Ha! Not this time! I needed that stroller more for the trek from the bus to the gates and back. Of course she was sleeping in the evening and got real heavy. So any ideas??

 

[MrsMud]

I put my Dds in a double "carriage" for Hershey Park and both of our Disney trips, the last one when they were 5 1/2 and 7 1/2. I don't really care if anyone thinks they're too old! I feel secure in knowing where they are every second, and the walking is a lot for adults, it must be very difficult for little ones. I guess everyone's situation is different, but I know that for our family, the stroller made for a much more pleasant time for everyone.

 

[daisylove]

Thanks to everyone for their info, support and opinions on this one. we are taking a stroller and we leave tomrrow!!!! woo hoo. Now does anyone have an opinion on gatechecking with SWA?